BOYNEXTDOOR Concludes ‘The Action’ Promotions with Record-Breaking ‘Career High’

BOYNEXTDOOR has successfully wrapped up their promotions for their fifth mini-album, ‘The Action,’ achieving a new personal best and marking a significant ‘career high.’

The six members concluded their activities on the SBS music show ‘Inkigayo’ on the 2nd, showcasing a remarkable upward trend by breaking their previous team records during this promotional period.

On ‘Inkigayo,’ the group clinched first place with their title track ‘Hollywood Action,’ marking their third win of the week after securing victories on MBC M’s ‘Show! Champion’ and KBS2’s ‘Music Bank.’ The members expressed their gratitude, stating, “It’s an honor to end the week with an award. Thanks to ONEDOOR (fandom name), we were able to promote happily.” They further conveyed their appreciation on the global superfan platform Weverse, writing, “We now have a reason to keep running forward. We will continue to create good music so that our songs can fill your lives.”

‘The Action,’ released on October 20th, has significantly elevated the group’s standing. The album sold over 1.04 million copies in its first week (Hanteo Chart), achieving their third consecutive ‘million-seller’ title. It dominated album charts, topping weekly charts on Hanteo and Circle Chart, and also secured the number one spot on Apple Music’s ‘Top Albums’ in Korea from October 21st to 27th.

The group also demonstrated their strength in digital music. ‘Hollywood Action’ soared to second place on Melon’s ‘Top 100’ (as of October 21st), setting new personal bests for debut rankings on both daily and weekly charts. The song has consistently remained in the upper echelons of various charts, including 18th on Melon’s daily chart (November 1st), 7th on Apple Music’s ‘Top 100’ in Korea, and 13th on Spotify’s ‘Weekly Top Songs’ in Korea (October 24th-30th). All tracks from the new album have charted on Circle Chart’s weekly download, digital, and streaming charts, and appeared on Apple Music’s ‘Top 100’ and Spotify’s ‘Daily Top Songs’ during mid-October.

BOYNEXTDOOR also made a mark on the global music market. The album ranked second on Billboard Japan’s ‘Top Album Sales’ and the Oricon ‘Weekly Album Ranking’ and ‘Weekly Combined Album Ranking’ during the same period. Their title track charted on QQ Music’s ‘New Song Chart’ in China from October 21st to 31st and reached sixth place on Line Music’s ‘Weekly Song Top 100’ in Japan (October 22nd-28th).

The group’s success is attributed to their music, which captures relatable themes and is composed by the members themselves. Their solid vocal performances and outstanding stage presence further fueled their rise. The dynamic choreography, reminiscent of an action film, added to the visual appeal of their performances. BOYNEXTDOOR has solidified its reputation as a group that delivers both quality music and captivating performances, raising expectations for their future endeavors.

Korean netizens are celebrating the group's success, with comments like, 'BOYNEXTDOOR is truly amazing!', 'This comeback was their best yet,' and 'I'm so proud of them for topping charts and winning awards.' Fans are expressing high anticipation for the group's future activities.